Junior Research Fellow VAcancy at ACCORD:in Durban, Mount Edgecombe,South Africa

Post:Junior Research Fellow, Knowledge Production Department, ACCORDOrganisation:    African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes
Country:    South Africa
Location:    Durban, Mount Edgecombe
Theme:    Other
    Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Job years of experience:    0-3 years
Job type:   Internship

About ACCORD:
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a South Africa-based civil society organisation working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, analysis and prevention and intervenes in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis.

ACCORD is currently recruiting for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to be based in ACCORD’s Knowledge Production Department (KPD). KPD’s strategic objective is to establish ACCORD as a positive and constructive learning organisation that enhances policy, research and practice in the field of conflict management and resolution. The JRF will also work with ACCORD’s Interventions Department and other stakeholders, as and when required.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

The overall tasks of the Junior Research Fellow are – but are not limited to:

• Generate cutting-edge research on peace and conflict issues in Africa;

• Carry out literature surveys pertinent to the department’s research projects;

• Formulate and draft research reports and concept notes;

• Provide research support to colleagues in KPD and other departments as and when required;

• Liaise with partners and stakeholders that KPD works with;

• Attend conferences, seminars, workshops, colloquia, as and when required;

• Author academic papers on peace and conflict issues in Africa for potential for publication with ACCORD;

• Carry out ad hoc administrative and project management tasks.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Masters degree in International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies or a related field in Social Sciences;

• Exceptional research, analytical and writing skills;

• Fluency in English;

• French, Portuguese or Arab language skills are valued and will provide a candidate with an added advantage;

• Familiarity with key African and other international institutions and actors involved in conflict management, conflict resolution, peace and security on the continent;

• Appreciation for cross-cutting issues and area expertise are valued;

• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

The fellowship will take place over a period of four months, beginning in August 2013, pending availability of the successful candidate. The fellowship is based in Durban, South Africa but may include international travel. The honorarium for the 2013 fellow is R 9,500 per month. In addition, travel costs to and from Durban will be covered.CCORD in the subject line to: recruitment@accord.org.za by no later than Friday 26 July 2013.
Job ID: #590286
Closing date: 26 Jul 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/590286/junior-research-fellow-knowledge-production-department-accord